Which company will the U.S. government take a stake in next? Here’s what traders think
Traders are speculating on which company the U.S. government might invest in next, with Anduril Industries and Micron Technology being top contenders. Anduril, a defense technology firm, has a 31% chance of receiving a stake, while Micron has a 28% chance amid a surge in its stock price. Previous proposals for government stakes in companies like Micron have not materialized, leaving uncertainty in the market.
- ▪Anduril Industries has a 31% chance of receiving a U.S. government stake this year.
- ▪Micron Technology has a 28% chance of getting a government stake, with its shares surging over 160% in 2026.
- ▪The U.S. government previously considered investing in Micron but decided against it.
- ▪Anduril's valuation recently doubled to $61 billion after a new funding round.
- ▪The contracts for government stakes are only confirmed with official announcements.
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Also on the list is Anduril Industries, which traders give a 31% chance of getting a U.S. government stake this year.Anduril is a privately-owned defense technology company based in California. Last week, the company unveiled a new funding round that doubled its valuation to $61 billion. The Palmer Luckey company has worked with the Trump administration closely, including on the proposed "Golden Dome" missile defense system. Lastly, traders place 28% odds that Micron Technology gets a U.S. government stake. Shares of Micron have surged more than 160% in 2026 thanks to a memory shortage due to the artificial intelligence buildout.
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